ICBC · Burns Lake
Burns Lake Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Burns Lake · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Burns Lake
- Address
- 330 Hwy 16, Burns Lake, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-692-3161 (Burns Lake: AMC Village Insurance Services (2019) Ltd.)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Burns Lake test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northwest.0.06 km
- Turn right.0.02 km
- Turn left.0.04 km
- Turn left onto YH 16/Yellowhead Highway.0.11 km
- Turn right onto Center Street.0.1 km
- Turn right onto 1st Avenue.0.57 km
- Turn left onto 3rd Avenue.0.19 km
- Turn right to stay on 3rd Avenue.0.12 km
- Turn left onto Kerr Street.0.18 km
- Turn right onto 5th Avenue.0.81 km
- Bear left onto 9th Avenue.0.24 km
- Turn left onto Shelford Street.0.09 km
- Turn right onto 8th Avenue.0.84 km
- Turn left onto Center Street.0.27 km
- Turn right onto 5th Avenue.0.32 km
- Turn left onto Government Street.0.19 km
- Turn left onto 3rd Avenue.0.31 km
- Turn left onto Center Street.0.84 km
- Turn left onto Lower Lorne Street.0.1 km
- Turn right to stay on Lower Lorne Street.0.26 km
- Bear right onto Babine Crescent.0.09 km
- Turn right onto Centre Street.1.4 km
- Turn left onto YH 16/Yellowhead Highway.0.04 km
- Turn right onto Francois Lake Drive.0.07 km
- Turn left.0.05 km
- Turn right.0.04 km
- Your destination is on the left.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with ICBC.
- Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
- Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.
Getting there
Parking & access
- Parking: Map data shows a parking lot about 165 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Burns Lake
- Yellowhead Highway (YH 16), posted at 50 km/h, about 30 m away
- Railway level crossing about 170 m away
- Burns Lake Fire Department about 410 m away; Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre about 875 m
- Six sets of traffic lights, the nearest about 295 m away
Local tips
In Burns Lake, ICBC services are handled by AMC Village Insurance Services (2019) Ltd. at 330 Hwy 16, open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road tests are by appointment. The Yellowhead Highway runs about 30 m from the office and is posted at 50 km/h here, so leaving the office means judging gaps in through traffic carefully. A railway level crossing lies about 170 m away: slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. The Burns Lake Fire Department is about 410 m from the office and the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre about 875 m, so be ready to pull over for emergency vehicles. Map data shows six sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 295 m away. Our 7.3 km practice route is short but packed with turns: after the Yellowhead Highway it winds through Center Street, 1st Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Kerr Street and 5th Avenue before looping back. That makes it ideal for practicing shoulder checks, clear signals and full stops at one intersection after another.
Common questions
Burns Lake road test FAQ
What are the hours at Burns Lake?
ICBC lists: Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment. Check icbc.com before you go, especially around holidays.
How do I book a road test?
Book online at icbc.com (Book a road test), or call 604-982-2250 in Metro Vancouver, 250-978-8300 in Victoria, or 1-800-950-1498 toll-free; in other areas you can also contact the nearest driver licensing office. You pay the road test fee when you arrive. Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead, or you'll be charged a $25 fee.
What do I need to bring?
Arrive 15 minutes early with the same ID you used for your learner's licence (one primary and one secondary piece), your learner's licence, payment for the road test fee, and a safe, reliable, insured vehicle with a Canadian licence plate and its registration papers. GPS and navigation must be off, and recording devices aren't allowed during the test.
When can I take the road test, and is there a second test?
New drivers take the Class 7 road test to move from the learner (L) licence to the novice (N) licence; the earliest date you can take it is printed on your licence. Since October 19, 2026, drivers with a novice licence and a clean record no longer take a second road test: a Driving Record Assessment replaces it.
Is a practice route available for Burns Lake?
Yes. This page has a 7.3 km Class 7 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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